For Immediate Assistance: 607-535-4331
212 E. Fourth St., Watkins Glen, NY 14891, United States
Kyle Chedzoy, Funeral Director
For Immediate Assistance: 607-535-4331
212 E 4th St. Watkins Glen, NY 14891
Kyle Chedzoy, Funeral Director
Obituaries
Andrea "Jojo" Vorrasi
Sep 10, 2020
Andrea “JoJo” Vorrasi Age 73, of Watkins Glen, passed away at home on Sept. 10, 2020. Jojo was predeceased by her husband John Vorrasi; mother Barbara Tinguad, sister Carol Brannaka, brother-in-law Charles Smith, and granddaughter Candice Vorrasi. She is survived by her children, Karen (Jack) Webster of Lodi, John (Tammy) Vorrasi of Lodi, and Danny Vorrasi of Ithaca; sisters, Donna...
Frank P. Rider
Sep 6, 2020
Franklin P. Rider Age 82, of Montour Falls, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his wife and children, on September 6, 2020. Frank was born in Lodi, NY on July 13, 1938, the son of Howard Rider, Sr. and Beatrice (Moses) Rider. He worked as a Heavy Equipment Operator for several construction companies, including Narde Paving Co. and the...
Stephen Anthony Fazzary
Sep 6, 2020
Stephen “Steve” Anthony Fazzary Age 67, of Trumansburg, NY, passed away at home on Sunday, September 6, 2020. Steve was described as a quiet comedian, unless of course enjoying any of the many family parties and work events over the years, at which time his out-going personality would emerge. Steve’s humor was ever present, and he enjoyed a party no...
Samantha Rose Prince
Aug 17, 2020
Samantha Rose Prince Age 37, of Watkins Glen, NY and formerly Avalon, CA, lost her battle on the morning of August 17, 2020 after 4 long years with her courageous battle against a terrible disease-cancer. She was a mother, a daughter, a granddaughter, a sister, a niece, a loving companion, a friend, a cousin, and a FIGHTER!! She is survived...
Carl Walter Isley
Aug 17, 2020
Carl Walter Isley Age 88 of Watkins Glen, NY, died peacefully on August 17, 2020. He was born in Montour Falls, August 24, 1931, the son of Carl James and Carolyn Mahoney Isley. For forty-three years, Carl was employed by Shepard Niles Crane and Hoist as a salesman and Vice- President of Sales-Service. A proud graduate of Saint Bonaventure University,...
Thomas P. Rondinaro
Aug 1, 2020
THOMAS P. RONDINARO Age 89, of Watkins Glen NY, passed away August 1, 2020, in the house where he was born. A MEMORIAL SERVICE CELEBRATING HIS LIFE WILL BE ANNOUNCED AND HELD AT A LATER DATE. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Mabel, Jeffery, Michael and Tina and Christopher and Jackie; Robert, Ryan, Celeste and Felicia. Tom...
Robert W. Moll Jr.
Aug 1, 2020
Robert W. Moll, Jr. Age 72, formerly of Rock Stream and of Avoca, NY, passed away August 1, 2020 at Bath VA Medical Center, Bath, NY. The family will receive friends at the Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home, 212 E. 4th St., Watkins Glen, on Sunday (Aug. 9th) from 2pm-3pm; followed by a Memorial Service at 3pm. Interment with military honors will...
Steven D. Kastenhuber
Jul 30, 2020
Steven D- Kastemhuber 61, of Burdett, died July 30, 2020. Friends and family are invited to the Royce-Chedzoy Funeral in Watkins Glen, 212 E. 4th St., in Watkins Glen, on Thursday (Aug. 20th) from 4pm-7pm; with a time of sharing memories at 6:00pm. He is survived by siblings, Debbie (George) VanDyke, Kathy (David) Miller, and Kenneth Kastenhuber, all of Trumansburg,...
Mary Lou Van Buren
Jul 28, 2020
Mary Lou Van Buren Age 73, of Watkins Glen, passed away on July 28, 2020 after a very brief, but courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Mary Lou was laid to rest in a private family ceremony on August 3, 2020. Mary Lou is survived by her husband Ralph, her daughter Amy & her son-in-law James, her son Adam, and her...
Leslie J. Farrington
Jul 26, 2020
Leslie J. Farrington of Hector, NY passed away peacefully Sunday July 26, 2020 at the age of 95. He was blessed to have lived independently with his wife Joan Farrington in their Hector home, with a sharp mind, until the day of his passing. Les was born Feb. 26, 1925, in Detroit, Michigan to Samuel and Eva Farrington. He proudly...
Jeanne Johnson
Jul 23, 2020
Jeanne Marie Johnson Age 61, of Rock Stream, NY, went home to be with the Lord on July 23, 2020. The family will receive friends and relatives at the Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home, 212 E. 4th St., Watkins Glen on Wednesday (July 29) from 4pm-7pm; funeral service will be celebrated Thursday (July 30th) at 11:00am at the Good Samaritan Baptist Church,...
Sue E. Dean
Jul 20, 2020
Sue E. Dean 76, of Burdett, NY, passed away on July 20, 2020. The family will receive friends and relatives at the Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home, 212 E. 4th St., Watkins Glen, on Tuesday, July 28 from 4-7pm. A funeral service will be held at 10:00am at the funeral home on Wednesday, July 29 with Rev. Mike Kelly officiating, followed by...
Justice Raymond H. Berry
Jul 13, 2020
Justice Raymond H. Berry formerly of Reading Center NY passed away July 13, 2020 at Aaron Manor Nursing Home in Fairport NY at the age of 85. Friends are invited to call at the Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home, 212 E. 4th St., Watkins Glen, on Friday (July 17) from 4pm-7pm; a graveside funeral service will be held Saturday at 11:00am at...
Robert Capach
Jul 8, 2020
Robert Capach Age 84, of Reading Center and formerly Mountainville, NY, passed away July 8, 2020. Bob was born in Washingtonville, NY and honorably served in the United States Navy. He formerly lived in Mountainville, NY and worked as a Groundskeeper at Storm Kings Art Center. Bob always put his family first and was passionate about farming, hunting and fishing....
Michael A. Lisowski
Jul 6, 2020
Michael A. Lisowski Age 72, of Watkins Glen, passed away July 6, 2020 after a courageous battle with cancer. The family will receive friends and family at the Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home, 212 E. 4th St., Watkins Glen, from 4pm-6pm on Friday, July 10, 2020. Funeral Services will be held Saturday (July 11) at 10am at the Buckheit Funeral Chapel and...
Virginia Houseknecht
May 24, 2020
Virginia G. Houseknecht Age 72, of Ithaca, formerly of Watkins Glen, passed away peacefully, following a brief illness, on Sunday, May 24, 2020. She is predeceased by her husband of 41 years, Lee N. Houseknecht, and parents Dr. Charles and Sara Gundlach of Springfield, VA. She is survived by daughter, Ashley Houseknecht (Mitchell Munson) of King Ferry, NY; brother, Tim...
Kenneth Bell
May 17, 2020
Kenneth Lawrence Bell, Age 92, of Watkins Glen, NY passed Sunday, May 17, 2020 at Seneca View in Montour Falls. If asked he’d probably say his proudest achievements were graduating from Cornell University, operating Grant’s Greenhouses for 33 years and his family. He was born at home in Newfane, NY on November 7, 1927, to Mark and Clara Bell. He...
Charles M. Valent
May 16, 2020
Charles M. Valent Age 64, of Watkins Glen, passed away unexpectedly on May 16, 2020. He is survived by his loving wife, Beatrice “Bea” Valent; son, Michael Valent of Watkins Glen; brother, William “Bill” Valent; grandson, Alexander Valent; mother-in-law, Zelda Burnett; sister-in-law, Theresa (Bob) Horn; brothers-in-law, Robert (Kathryn) Cole, and Earl (Patty) Cole, and several nieces and nephews . He...
Edward Wyre
May 16, 2020
Edward Wyre Age 70, of Watkins Glen, passed May 16, 2020. A CELEBRATION OF LIFE SERVICE WILL BE HELD AT THE BURDETT FIRE DEPT. ON WEDNESDAY, JULY 8, 2020. THE FAMILY WILL RECEIVE FRIENDS FROM 6-7PM; FOLLOWED BY A MEMORIAL SERVICE AT 7:00PM; REV. GEORGE NORTON OFFICIATING; A RECEPTION WILL FOLLOW. He was born December 9, 1949 in Montour Falls,...
Harry Durtche Jr.
May 16, 2020
Harry Durtche, Jr. “Uncle Skeet” Age 61, of Watkins Glen, passed away May 16, 2020. A father of his own right to a daughter, Raechelle Durtche and a son, Dale Durtche; he was the first-born son to Harry Durtche Sr. and Gladys (Taylor) Durtche, and joined along with six siblings, Mary Coykedall, Janet Osborn, the twins Kenny and Johnny Durtche,...
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